Electrical Coordinator

Bring your contract administration, leadership skills and electrical expertise to this unique, hands-on technical opportunity as Electrical Coordinator with Eastern Region Marine Services, Ministry of Transportation.

Eastern Region Marine Services are responsible for the maintenance, capital needs and dry-docking of all 8 vessels that it owns: Wolfe Islander III, Wolfe Islander IV, MV Glenora and MV Quinte Loyalist (both operating at Glenora), Frontenac II and Amherst Islander II (both operated at Amherst Island), Simcoe Islander II and Howe Islander.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• maternity and parental leave top-up benefits which includes adoptive parents
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• flexible work arrangements
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, you will:
• coordinate, schedule, plan, oversee and manage electrical services in the general upkeep, installation and renovation of electrical services for electrical and electronic systems on board ferry vessels, at docks and dry docks, at terminals and other facilities
• provide electrical and electronics related input/advice, oversee multi-year electrical services contracts related to design, construction, maintenance and operations activities
• ensure regular maintenance of electrical and electronic devices, ensuring that all work is completed according to contract documents and specifications
• perform emergency repairs on board ferry vessels at sail between two terminals (i.e., Kingston and Wolfe Island or Glenora and Adolphustown) and at multiple municipal ferry operations such as Howe Island and Amherst Island

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You are a certified Maintenance/Construction Electrician (309A) or Industrial Electrician (442A) under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act.

Electrical expertise:

• You have knowledge of practices, procedures, specifications and standards related to the inspection/maintenance, installation and repair of electrical/electronic/navigational devices and their support structures.
• You have knowledge of electrical codes and safety procedures.
• You have knowledge of complex electrical systems and ability to create, read and review wiring diagrams and schematics.

Technical knowledge:

• You have experience with contract administration, including administrative procedures, reporting requirements and documentation.
• You can prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed work.
• You are able to administer contract terms, and make recommendations with respect to contractor payment certificates.
• You are able interpret and apply related regulations, policies, directives and manuals related to installation and repair of electrical/electronic equipment.

Communication, supervisory and interpersonal skills:

• You have effective communication skills to provide technical advice and recommendations.
• You have well developed written skills to prepare detailed cost estimates for proposed work.
• You have strong negotiation skills to deal effectively with contractors and consultants.
• You are able to deal effectively with ministry contacts and the public.
• You have supervisory and planning skills to direct and coordinate the activities of assigned ministry staff and contractors.